Time of death ruled out Larry Connors who had been at work while his wife was tortured and murdered. This left Linda and her staff seemingly at a dead...end. Nikki interviewed several of the neighbors but it seemed that Helen Connors was somewhat of a recluse, straying from home only long enough to do necessary shopping. She doted on her son (did she ever) and was a mousey doormat to her husband who everyone agreed was unfaithful but hardly the violent type. There just didnʼt seem to be anyone. I know what you’re feeling. It’s all right. You don’t have to love me. I’ll take care of you. I will.’ I paused. I knew I had to say the words though hearing them would rip out my heart. ‘I love you,’ I said. ‘It’ll be okay.’ Dory exploded. She whirled and in one motion threw her arms and legs around me. Her hug squeezed the air out of me. ‘I love my husband,’ she cried. ‘I love my husband.’ I could barely breathe. She squeezed me harder. My God she’s strong. Who did she love? ‘Is that me?’ I. The grip is natural sharkskin, and the thongs are split kangaroo hide, except the last three inches, which serves to weight and stiffen the striking point. I love the weight and the balance, but mostly I love how it leaves vivid marks on the skin. I fingered the marks it had left on my skin, as I stared at the mirror. This was something else I might gift to Clarence Sean Richards, but this he would have to earn.After redressing, I went to the office, pulled out the standard disclosure package. He raised his fist as he wasabout to hit her hard. "You women just cant let anything go can you," He raged loudly. "Whycant you leave the matter alone! You must know now how bringing up thatpart in my life effects me. I should knock you out, bitch!"He stood over her, his body quivering with rage, she was curled up onthe bed looking up at his fist fearfully. He suddenly relaxed out of hisrage. "I am sorry, Karen. I have to go before i do something reallystupid." Without another word he left the.